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It was demonstrated that Zn2+, in contrast to Pb2+ and Co2+, initiates the development of the nonspecific mitochondrial permeability (NMP) in hepatocytes. Kinetic analysis of this process was performed. It was proved that Zn-induced NMP is mediated by activation of megachannels (mitochondrial permeability transition pores). Sulfo groups of the ADP/ATP antiporter and carboxylic groups of voltage-dependent...